Northeastern Huskies vs. Hofstra Pride Betting Prediction 03/12/19

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The Hofstra Pride (27-6, 17-3 CAA) will be in the Colonial Conference Tourney at North Charleston Coliseum when they challenge the Northeastern Huskies (22-10, 16-4 CAA). The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Northeastern Huskies vs. Hofstra Pride Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pride defeated the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 78-74, while the Huskies edged the Charleston Cougars 70-67.

The Huskies had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 22.4), while the Cougars had a free throw rate of 0.135 (below their season average of 0.262). The Pride, on the other hand, made 20 of their 24 free throws (83.3 percent) and held the Fightin’ Blue Hens to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 24.2). Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman led the way, putting up 42 points and five rebounds. Northeastern received a boost from Vasa Pusica, who put up 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

This battle figures to be a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses battle. Hofstra currently ranks second with 120.9 points per 100 possessions and Northeastern is 28th (113.7).

Northeastern vs. Hofstra ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Northeastern ranks 96th in assists per game (14.2) while Hofstra ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • The Pride rank 231st in rebounds per game (33.4) while the Huskies rank 272nd (31.7).
  • Northeastern allows the sixth-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while Hofstra ranks 29th (2.5).
  • The Huskies rank 69th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while the Pride rank 137th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
  • Hofstra allows the eighth-fewest steals per game (4.7) while Northeastern ranks 51st (5.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 11.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average).